Farook College B.Lib.I.Sc FAQs
Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Lib.I.Sc at Farook College?
Ans. A bachelor degree (BA, B.Sc, or B.Com) from a recognised university with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks is required for B.Lib.I.Sc at Farook College. SC and ST candidates are eligible at 45 percent as per Kerala government norms. The programme admits students based on merit in the qualifying degree followed by a personal interview. Final-year graduates awaiting results may apply provisionally.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Lib.I.Sc at Farook College?
Ans. The total fee for the 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc at Farook College is INR 22,960 as reported for 2025-26. Examination fees and other charges are payable separately. Kerala government SC/ST scholarships and NSP minority scholarships are available for eligible students to reduce the effective course cost.
Ques. What subjects are covered in B.Lib.I.Sc at Farook College?
Ans. The 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc at Farook College covers library classification systems including Dewey Decimal and Colon Classification, cataloguing and metadata standards, library management systems and automation, reference and information services, digital library technology and online databases, bibliographic databases, information storage and retrieval systems, library administration and financial management, and a practical library attachment under the University of Calicut curriculum over two semesters.
Ques. What careers are available after B.Lib.I.Sc from Farook College?
Ans. B.Lib.I.Sc graduates from Farook College work as school librarians, college library assistants, public librarians, corporate knowledge managers, hospital documentation officers, and digital archivists. Kerala PSC recruitment for Library Assistants and Librarians in government institutions is the most sought career pathway. M.Lib.I.Sc opens senior roles in academic and research libraries.
Ques. Is Farook College NAAC accredited?
Ans. Yes. Farook College holds NAAC A++ grade (2025 cycle) and is ranked 82nd overall by NIRF 2025. Established in 1948 and affiliated to the University of Calicut, Farook College is an autonomous government-aided minority institution in Kozhikode, Kerala. The Department of Library and Information Science offers both B.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc programmes.
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